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Apricot and Raisin Blatjang

Posted by Potatoes Browning

This is something absolutely wonderful. It's kind of a fruit relish that combines a exciting variety of taste sensations; sweet, hot, fruity, and tangy. Serve this fantastic blatjang with kebabs or curries. I like canning this and always have a... MORE»

Recipe #314120

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South African Samp and Beans (Umngqusho)

Posted by Enjolinfam

This is a traditional South African Samp (mngqusho) and Beans (mbotyi) recipe. My amaXhosa friend, Ntombizanele Sokupa, gave this recipe to our family and we thought it was delicious. Samp is the same thing as hominy, except the kernels are... MORE»

Recipe #309678

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Vegetable Biryani (South Africa)

(1 reviews) Posted by Engrossed

From: “The Africa News Cookbook, African Cooking for Western Kitchens”. MORE»

Recipe #309582

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South African Inspired Potato Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Enjolinfam

A recipe from Linda Johnson. The carrots may not normally be added in a South African Potato Salad, but she adds them for color and nutrition. Cooking time doesn't include time to cook potatoes. MORE»

Recipe #307578

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Cucumber-Zucchini Salad

Posted by diner524

Another recipe I found on-line while searching for South Africa recipes to post for ZWT. MORE»

Recipe #307216

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Tumeric Rice (Borrie Rys)

Posted by Sccuddlers

This recipe comes from South Africa. Borrie is the Afrikaans word for tumeric or yellow. Borrie rys is customarily served with curry dishes or stews. Historically this is known as "funeral rice" because it was often served at funeral... MORE»

Recipe #303606

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Gem Squash and Sweet Corn

Posted by Hetta

In South Africa we braai instead of barbeque, but it "boils" down to the same method. We prefer an open fire to a barbeque kettle but this recipe will work equally well which ever method is being used. This is a quick way of adding... MORE»

Recipe #276493

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War Shortages Onion Dish!

Posted by Zurie

This "recipe" dates back to the years right after the Second World War, when so many things were unobtainable and the ordinary cook simple had to make do. I do not know how to put this into the Zaar format, as the recipe gives no... MORE»

Recipe #262782

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Pumpkin Fritters / Pampoen Koekies

(3 reviews) Posted by Luschka

This is a South African recipe (from Magdaleen van Wyk's The Complete South African Cookbook), something my mom used to make. Pumpkins abound at the moment, so I thought I'd share it with everyone. They are really delicious. Let me know what you... MORE»

Recipe #260560

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Peppers Stuffed With Tomatoes

(1 reviews) Posted by Zurie

A delicious side dish. These bake perfectly alongside any roast, especially roast chicken. Use a large oven tin, add potatoes, and you bake an entire meal in one go. These peppers are also great with grilled meats or roasted on their own, as a... MORE»

Recipe #255272

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Baked Beans or "sousbone"

Posted by Pebble

The word Sousbone is an Afrikaans word, and it literly means gravy beans. I am posting this recipe because I am seeing all the baked bean ones and this is the most yummy beans recipe ever. It is a very old South African one. I hope you all... MORE»

Recipe #229787

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Yellow Rice (Geelrys)

(1 reviews) Posted by momaphet

An easy side dish also known as funeral rice. In South Africa it is traditionally served with bobotie. Everyone's stove top produces different heat, adjust cooking temps as you normally do for rice. I like to substitute low salt chicken broth for... MORE»

Recipe #229407

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Stewed Green Beans - South African Farm Recipe

(2 reviews) Posted by Zurie

You'd call this mashed beans, and it is, sort of! It's a common way we have of cooking older green beans, when they're past their prime and not good enough to steam plainly any more. This side dish comes under the heading of "old-style... MORE»

Recipe #215977

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Baked Pumpkin Slices

Posted by Zurie

My late mother-in-law made pumpkin this way, and it's the only way (apart from pumpkin pie) I like pumpkin! It's awfully hard to give quantities: please use your own judgement too. I do not know what kinds of pumpkin you have: our most-used one is... MORE»

Recipe #215892

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Microwave Cornmeal Mielie Pap With Sheba

Posted by Debbie Boere Vrou

This is a great side dish which is a staple in South African homes. It is a quick and easy substitute for mashed potatoes, and is great with barbequed meat - braaivleis. Sheba is a rich tomato gravy which is great over the pap and freezes... MORE»

Recipe #215529

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Leek, Apple and Feta Side Dish

Posted by Zurie

This is a simple, easy side dish, very comforting and nutrient-rich, to serve with meat and potatoes. Leeks and apples go together very well — and at the end of the instructions I add the many variations you could try. So if you do not have the... MORE»

Recipe #210344

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Saffron Scented Fruity Yellow Rice - Rice Cooker

(6 reviews) Posted by French Tart

A wonderful African inspired yellow rice dish that my Mum always makes. I have adapted her recipe slightly - and this cooks very well in a rice cooker - a gadget I would NOT be without! If you don't have any fruit chutney available, add a handful... MORE»

Recipe #208297

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Yellow Rice (Begrafnisrys)

(7 reviews) Posted by Zurie

"Begrafnisrys" actually means "Funeral Rice". In the old days people came from very far, with buggies and oxwagons and horses, to attend funerals. These people had to be fed, and enormous amounts of food were prepared. One of... MORE»

Recipe #204253

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